Location. The Nova Siri Village Hotel is located in Matera, Southern Italy, a World Heritage site situated among lush pine forest and overlooking the Gulf of Taranto. Nova Siri station is one kilometre from the hotel. Hotel Features. The air-conditioned hotel is housed in a contemporary building within an amphitheatre structure. Featuring two swimming pools including a separate one for children, the hotel also offers complimentary sun beds and umbrellas poolside and on their private beach. The hotel's multilingual staff can assist with tour organisation and provide an express check-in and out service.

The Nova Siri Village features three restaurants; Oasis is open daily for breakfast, Poseidon provides buffet food, each week featuring a typical local dish, and during high season the Pizzeria can be made available for an extra fee. Most meals and drinks are complimentary, as they are included in the full- board rate.

The Nova Siri Village Hotel features a plethora of activities for children and adults. Kids' clubs and children's entertainment include sports and beach fun along with film showings and art workshops: all supervised by experienced staff. For the adults, water sports are available exclusively on the hotel's private beach, as well as tennis, volleyball and other dry sports. Evenings offer varied entertainment including cabarets and comedy shows.

Guestrooms. The 131 air-conditioned guestrooms open onto balconies or terraces and are furnished in typical Mediterranean style. All rooms are offered on a full-board rate and include sofabeds, satellite television, minibars and safes and bathrooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Scenes from the controversial film 'The Passion Of The Christ' were filmed in the Matera region.

Room Types:

Standard room:   One double bed or two twin beds. Light decor, simple furnishings, balcony. Satellite television, wireless Internet access, climate control. Safe, minibar, refrigerator. Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Bari Palese Airport (BRI): Distance to Nova Siri Village is 160 kilometres.

Getting there. A car is recommended from the airport to the hotel. Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.

Getting around. Matera and surrounding areas are best explored by car.

Driving directions. From Bari Palese airport, follow signs to the town of Modugno. Follow signs for Matera. Follow signs for Policoro. Follow the highway to Taranto. Follow signs to Reggio Calabria and Policoro.